PRIME CONTRACTING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PRIME CONTRACTING — a masonry contractors facility located at 2130 HAMILTON RD, OPELIKA, AL 36801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $67,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-11-19.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $67,200.00 is more than 18.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 9, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 13, 2004. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $67,200.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $11,200.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $67,200 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,686.
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What OSHA violations was PRIME CONTRACTING cited for?
PRIME CONTRACTING received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $67,200.00. The inspection opened on 2003-11-19.
How much was PRIME CONTRACTING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $67,200.00 against PRIME CONTRACTING in OPELIKA, AL. Average per citation: $11,200.00.
Is PRIME CONTRACTING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PRIME CONTRACTING has a risk score of 31 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $67,200.00 is above the industry average.